I,Ced – Interpretations [LP]

I,Ced (aka singer/producer Cedric Norah) gives listeners a very groovy and effervescent stream of neo-funk and sparkling soul music with his newly released album Interpretations. The album is a vibrant affair that focuses on the ups and downs of romantic relationships as set against a neo-funk backdrop with nostalgic 80’s R&B tones. Reminiscent of late great George Duke, Ced is a gentle-voiced singer who proves to be very charismatic in the spotlight. When he’s seated behind a synthesizer, Norah concocts arrangements have a beautifully spacey yet soulful approach. “This Little World“, for instance, is a rich and expansive, funk-rock piece with echoey rhythms and sweeping chords that occasionally run the risk of overshadowing Ced’s vocals, but delivers an emotionally moving experience like no other on the album.  The previously released “Reflect (I Thought It Was Me)” is a straightforward and steady boogie-funk treasure that conjures up feelings of sunny days in the park and those first days of spring when everything feels fresh and new. Ced’s synergy with singer Moniquea on the tune is brilliant, even though the song’s lyrics tell a tale of growing disillusionment between a pair of star-crossed lovers. Other standouts include a slow-rocking call back to I,Ced‘s Hawthorne Headhunter ties called “You Look Good To Me”, “When Tomorrow Comes” (which features Coultrain and Erik Rico), a lively party starter called “Mind Over Matter” (which features Jimetta Rose, Moniquea, Quelle Chris, XL Middleton, and Zackey Force Funk), and an uprocking roller-skating jam called “Just 4 You”. You can listen to (and buy) the Interpretations album via the links listed below as well as catch up on the latest music and news from I,Ced by making sure that you’re connected to him via the social links listed below.

“In a musical landscape driven by catchy singles and viral promotion, it’s become exceedingly rare to find an album which plays out as an experience. “Interpretations” is exactly this. If Ced’s inspirations were colors on a painter’s palette, you might see dabs of Jam & Lewis, or Prince, or maybe Shuggie Otis, or even Sun Ra. But Ced does far more than pay tribute to his influences by intimating their unique styles. Indeed, he pays them the highest tribute of all by working them into his own sound – his Interpretation” – MoFunk Records

vibes – eclectic, vibrant, chic, shimmering, slick, bright, sparkling, lively, summertime feel, the ups and downs of love, effervescent, nostalgic, flowing, sophisticated funk, swank, vibrant, groove-heavy

Stream & buy I, Ced’s music on…
( Amazon | Bandcamp | Deezer | Google Play | iTunes | Spotify | Tidal )

https://mofunkrecords.com/album/interpretations

https://www.deezer.com/us/album/148364242

Connect with I, Ced on…
( Facebook | Instagram | Official Site | ReverbNation | Soundcloud | Twitter | YouTube )